The Proposed Schools Bill – Punishing parents for the inability of schools to facilitate a suitable education for all children

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By Joanna Merrett BA (hons), EYPS, MA, [PhD student and researcher at University of Exeter, Centre for Social Mobility], Joanna […]

Home is where the heart is

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– and where family members’ needs determine the use of space Pretty spaces versus OE accommodated living  This evening I’ve […]

School’s Out – Adjusting to sudden Home-Education

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Frequently asked questions  In the last two weeks, clients have been asking regularly the same questions.  How do I reassure […]

“Innately empowering and humanising: We all need more of this!”

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Interview with PowerWood’s Director Carolyn Sargentson I had seen Simone’s [founder of PowerWood] stand at a home education camp – […]

“She was really wound up, deeply depressed, withdrawn, not talking to anyone”

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‘Airy fairy’ When my daughter Lisa* started at a preschool group, the staff noticed that she was a bit ‘airy […]

“The violence towards me from my child was constant” single mum of child with PDA

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I always knew that James* was different. People would say ‘He is a boy’, ‘You are on your own’, ‘It’s […]